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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Measures Taken to Expand Airports
Expansion and development of airports including airports in metro cities is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India  or the concerned airport operator from time to time depending upon commercial viability, traffic demand, availability of land etc. Issues of land availability for expansion and development of airports are regularly taken up with the concerned stakeholders including State Governments. Based on the demand, the concerned airport operators at Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports have undertaken following expansion works:
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Delhi
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Expansion of Terminals 1 and 3, construction of 4th runway
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Chennai
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Reconstruction of integrated terminal building and allied works
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Kolkata
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Construction of Technical Block/ATC Tower, construction of Hangars and air side capacity enhancement
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Construction of Terminal 2
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Expansion of passenger terminal building and air side infrastructure
This information was given by General  Dr.V.K. Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in a written reply to Shri K.J. Alphonsin Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shahheld a review meeting in Srinagar today on security situation in Jammu & Kashmir
Home Minister asked security forces and police to pro-actively conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations, to fulfill Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a prosperous and peaceful Jammu & Kashmir
Shri Amit Shah appreciated efforts of security agencies and administration of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for keeping streets free from violence and significantly restoring Rule of Law
Union Home Minister directed that security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero fear of terrorists and separatists
Home Minister exhorted security forces and police to continue with coordinated efforts through meticulous and well-planned counter-terrorism operations to wipe out terrorism
Shri Amit Shah said terror eco-system comprising elements that aid, abet and sustain terrorist-separatist campaign to detriment of well-being of common man requires to be completely dismantled
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah held a review meeting in Srinagar today on the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, and other senior officials of the Government of India, including the Army, CAPF, J&K Police and Jammu & Kashmir Government attended the meeting.
The Union Home Minister asked security forces and the police to pro-actively conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations, to fulfill the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a prosperous and peaceful Jammu & Kashmir.
Shri Amit Shah appreciated the efforts of the security agencies and administration of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for keeping the streets free from violence and significantly restoring Rule of Law. The 'HarGharTiranga' campaign during the Independence Day celebrations saw a new level of unprecedented enthusiasm.
Home Minister directed that the security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero fear of terrorists and separatists. He reviewed the working of the security grid and progress made on various items of the security agenda in previous meetings to reduce the incidents of terrorism and stranglehold of the separatist networks over the system.
The Union Home Minister exhorted the security forces and the police to continue with the coordinated efforts through meticulous and well-planned counter-terrorism operations to wipe out terrorism. The cases registered under the UAPA were also reviewed and it was stressed that investigation should be timely and effective. The agencies concerned should work on improving capacities for ensuring quality investigation. The Terror eco-system comprising elements that aid, abet and sustain the terrorist-separatist campaign to the detriment of the well-being of the common man requires to be completely dismantled, said the Union Home Minister.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM compliments Nationwide Mega Cyclothon participants
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has complimented all those who took part in Nationwide Mega Cyclothon Event and spread awareness on healthy living.
In response to a tweet by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, the Prime Minister said;
“Compliments to all those who took part and spread awareness on healthy living.”
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
JNPT awarded ‘Best Port of the year ’ at the 4th India Maritime Awards
, the number one container Port in the country added another feather to its cap, winning the ‘Best Port of the Year- Containerised’ award at the 4th India Maritime Award ’19. The Port won this coveted stature midst some of the best Ports in the country, being nominated in the same category. The JNPT also received a special felicitation for its thirty years of glorious service to the maritime sector.
The category ‘Best Port of Year’ evaluates the Ports across various parameters like Volume Handled, Year on Year Growth, Expansion Plans, New Initiatives, Variety of Cargo Handled, Handling Equipment, E- Business and Customer Satisfaction, to name a few. JNPT showed remarkable growth across all these parameters, be it crossing the 5 Million TEUs milestone in container handling for a financial year or the various projects underway such as the on-going development of the 4th Terminal, the mega road infrastructure development project, dredging of the navigational channel, development of Dry Ports, JNPT –SEZ project, automation & digitization of services and many similar initiatives focused on Port expansion and enhancing operational efficiency.
Chairman, JNPT receiving the award for JNPT- Best Port of the Year- Containerised at the 4th India Maritime Awards
Ministry of Defence
First NCC Girls Expedition Team from Sikkim Flagged off to Mt Tenchenkhang
The National Cadet Corps  Girls’ Mountaineering Expedition to Mt. Tenchenkhang in Sikkim was ‘Flagged Off’ by Addl Director General  Maj Gen Sanjay Gupta, here today.
The team is led by Lt Col Madhab Boro and constitute three officers , 17 PI staff and 20 NCC Girl Cadets from various All India NCC directorates.
This is the first NCC cadets’ expedition in Sikkim ever since 1970. The team will be attempting to scale Mt. Tenchenkhang  by the end of June 2019. Maj Gen Sanjay Gupta said, “I am confident that the team will scale the peak and keep the flag off NCC flying high”. He was happy to see the cadets who are motivated to scale the peak.
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Special Service and Features
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS AIMS TO START 10,000 STANDARDS CLUBS IN SCHOOLS IN 2022-23
Bureau of Indian Standards , the National Standards Body is mandated by Government of India to create a robust quality Eco System in the Country through its core activities of Standardization and Certification. Towards this mandate, BIS had started off with the concept of creating Standards Club in Schools and Colleges, wherein the concepts of Standardization and Quality are introduced to the Students at an early age. BIS in its first year of 2021-22 established 1037 Standards Clubs across India and upon realizing the potential and success of the novel endeavour, the target is ambitiously enhanced to creating 10,000 clubs by the end of 2022-23.
Through Standards Clubs, BIS aims to expose science students of class 9th and above to the concepts of Quality and Standardization through student centric activities. The values children are exposed to, in their formative years get embedded in their young minds and serve as a force multiplier that has the capacity to transform the future of the nation.
Each Standards club comprises of a Science Teacher as its Mentor and a minimum of 15 students as the members. BIS organizes a two-day residential training for Mentors of Standard club wherein they are introduced to concepts of Standards & Quality, their role and expectation as Mentors and different student centric activities that can be taken up. As on date nearly 1000 Mentors have been trained. Such schools have also initiated conducting activities under the aegis of Standards club such as Quizzes, Standard writing competitions, essay writing etc. Student members have also created small videos, scripts, Instagram pages that can promote Standards and its applicability.
In pursuance to the current target in 2022-23 of opening 10,000 Standards Clubs, BIS is aggressively following up with Schools and Colleges on pan India basis and has already created over 1755 and many more are in its advance stage of approvals. As on date over 43,000 students are members of these Standards clubs.
This is stated in a Press Release issue by Shri H.Ajay Khanna, Deputy Director . For contact 9366719530.
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan meets Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care HE Mr Mark Butler in New Delhi
Ministers agree to work together in areas of Skilling and to address global demands of Skilled workforce
Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today met HE Mr Mark Butler, Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care.
The Ministers had good discussions on working towards mutual recognition of qualifications in nursing and age-care related courses through sharing of training content and harmonisation of skills. They also discussed lowering of costs and language proficiency for ensuing ease-of-entry of skilled professionals.
Both the Ministers agreed to work together to achieve mutual objectives in priority areas of skilling as well as for addressing global demands of skilled workforce.
Earlier in the day, a Roundtable on Health Workforce Training & Skill Pathways was held in New Delhi to discuss innovative collaborations in education, skill development, and healthcare partnership between both countries.
During the Roundtable Australian Minister for Health Care and Aged Care HE Mr Mark Butler and Secretary, MSDE Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari had discussions which would assist in charting out a path for both countries to develop and utilize talent, build competencies, streamline recruitment across borders, as well as define the future of India's contribution to healthcare in Australia.
Both countries recognize the valuable contributions they can offer each other. As this partnership evolves, they will continue to enhance the capabilities and expertise necessary to shape the future of these critical sectors.
Ministry of Defence
INS VAGIR ON AN EXTENDED RANGE DEPLOYMENT TO FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA
INS Vagir, an Indian Navy  submarine, is on an extended-range deployment. The deployment commenced in Jun 2023 and Vagir will reach Fremantle, Australia on 20 Aug 23. The submarine, which is the Indian Navy’s fifth Kalvari class submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Jan 2023 and is based in Mumbai.
During her stay in Australia, INS Vagir will participate in various exercises with Royal Australian Navy  units on the West Coast of Australia. Concurrently, on the East coast of Australia, Indian Naval ships and aircraft are involved in Exercise MALABAR 23 from 11-21 Aug 23 and AUSINDEX 23 from 22-24 Aug 23.
During the ongoing deployment, basic, intermediate and advanced-level Anti-Submarine exercises are scheduled. In addition, the RAN submarine and Indian Naval P8i aircraft are scheduled to exercise with INS Vagir. This deployment will further augment the cooperation and synergy between IN and RAN.
The ongoing deployment is a testament to the reach and sustenance of IN submarines. The extended range deployment is the maiden deployment by an IN submarine to Australia and showcases the capability and professional acumen of IN to undertake sustained operations at extended ranges from the base port for prolonged durations. Earlier during the deployment, INS Vagir had visited Colombo as part of the International Day of Yoga on 21 Jun 23.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
India has become the Pharmacy of the World, now it is time for India to become the Factory of the World: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
“As a government we don’t think in token, but in total”
3rd Edition of Summit on "Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India" Concludes with Focus on Sustainability
“India has become the Pharmacy of the World, now it is time for India to become the Factory of the World.” This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya as he delivered the closing address at the Valedictory Session, of the 3rd Edition of the Summit on "Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India" . Themed "Sustainability and Circularity," and hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry , the GCPMH 2023 Summit witnessed enthusiastic participation from various sectors and stakeholders.
The Minister stressed that a vibrant industry is essential for the economy and aatmanirbharta of any nation. In this regard he highlighted the role of the government to support the industry. “As a government we don’t think in token, but in total. We want to build a holistic ecosystem to ensure maximum governance, and minimum government for the industry at large.” Dr. Mandaviya further invited suggestions which will drive innovative and sustainable solutions for positive change and progress in this sector.
Shri Arun Baroka, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, recapped the two-day event, and said, “This summit has served as a collaborative platform for the central and state government, as well as the industry to interact.” He highlighted the focus on certain essential parts of the chemicals and petrochemicals industry like funding, as well as environmental clearances, which were in line with the theme of the event.
The event saw the participation of several industry leaders whose engagement has played a pivotal role in advancing the sustainable growth of the industry.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Paddy procurement progressing smoothly in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
3.65 Lakh MT paddy procured, benefitting 28,715 farmers
The Paddy procurement for 2020-21 is progressing smoothly and has commenced so far in 3 states viz. Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. As on 02.10.2020, cumulative procurement of Paddy in KMS 2020-21 is 3,65,170 MT. The total no of farmers benefited are 28,715 and total MSP outflow is Rs 689.44 crore. The pace of paddy procurement is going to pick up in a week’s time.
There is no MSP purchase of cotton on 2nd October 2020 and being a National holiday, no FAQ grade arrivals in market yards.
President's Secretariat
President of India condoles the passing away of Professor Yash Pal
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has condoled the passing away of eminent Indian scientist, Professor Yash Pal.
In a condolence message sent to his wife, Smt. Nirmal Pal, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of your husband, Professor Yash Pal.
Eminent Indian scientist Professor Yash Pal served the nation in various capacities including as Chief Consultant, Planning Commission, Chairman UGC and Member of Scientific Council, International Centre for Theoretical Physics. He was known for his contribution to the study of cosmic rays. His science-based programme titled ‘Turning Point’ made him a cult figure during the 90s. For his exemplary services in the field of Science and Technology, Professor Yash Pal was honored with several prestigious awards including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. His passing away is a great loss for our country and the scientific community.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey the same to the rest of your family members. I pray to the Almighty to give you and other members of the family, strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss”.
Ministry of Defence
106 officers awarded parchments for successfully completing 61st NDC course
National Defence Collegeawarded NDC Parchments to 106 officers, including 34 from friendly foreign countries, after they successfully completed 61stNDC course, in New Delhi on November 26, 2021. The valedictory function was presided over by NDC CommandantAir Marshal D Choudhury.
The one-year course enables the officers to qualify for an M Phil degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras. The Commandant in his valedictory address congratulated all the members of the 61stNDC course for successfully completing the curriculum centred on Nation Security and Strategy. He highlighted that the various modules of the course establish a foundation for bright and experienced officers in preparing them for higher strategic leadership and policy level responsibilities. The degrees will be awarded later in a convocation ceremony.
The knowledge and experience gained here will enable them to engage issues of national security holistically and formulate policies based on research and informed inputs.Air Marshal D Choudhuryalso added that the graduates must adopt multi-disciplinary and out of the box approaches on matter of National issues at the strategic level, both in policy formulation and its execution.
He encouraged all the members to continue their connect with their Alma Mater, and equally importantly amongst each other. This would allow the bond of friendship developed at the NDC to become a catalyst in cooperation both at national and international levels. After all human friendships are not only enduring, they are the bedrock of relation between nations. He wished all the Course members the very best as they resume their journeys of career and life.
Situated in New Delhi, the NDCis India’s apex institution of learning for the study and practice of National Security and Strategy. Established in 1960, it has over the years earned a reputation for excellence and gained world renown. It is dedicated to the intellectual development and strategic enculturation of selected senior officers of the armed forces and civilian government services of India and those from foreign countries, for higher leadership positions and responsibilities.
Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Sri Guru Nanak DevJi, on Guru Nanak Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Sri Guru Nanak DevJi, on Guru Nanak Jayanti.
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“Shri Guru Nanak DevJi taught us the path of truth, righteousness and compassion. He was committed towards eradicating injustice and inequality from society. He also believed in the power of education. We bow to him on his Jayanti and recall his inspiring thoughts”, the Prime Minister said.
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PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 218.99 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 1,84,540 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 28,079
- Active cases stand at 0.06%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 2,923 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,40,57,544
- 2,424 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 89.71 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 91,458 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Culture
President Shri Ramnath Kovind to visit Prayagraj Kumbh Mela tomorrow
Kumbh Mela providing a platform for ‘Swachh Bharat’ Awareness Generation
President Sri Ramnath Kovind will be visiting Prayagraj Kumbh Mela tomorrow. During his visit, he will inaugurate a two days Gandhian Resurgence Summit at the camp of Parmarth Niketan Ashram at Arail side of Mela. Before addressing the Summit, Shri Kovind will perform Puja at Sangam and meet the saints and seers camping in the Mela. He will also unveil the statue of Maharshi Bharadwaj. Uttar Pradesh Governor, Shri Ram Naik; Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya will also attend the function.
Prayagraj Kumbh Mela is not only witnessing religious and spiritual activities but also generating awareness on cleanliness /swachhta. Swachh Bharat Mission  has set up a high tech exhibition in Sector 6 of the Mela at Prayagraj. It contains digital platforms on themes of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It also has success stories on cleanliness. Visitors have shown keen interest in the message on cleanliness at the puppet shows organised. A number of visitors have taken Swachhta pledge for their contribution towards a clean environment. Messages and films are being continuously played on a big screen in the exhibition attracting the visitors. The exhibition will continue all through the mela till March 4th.Guides have also been engaged to guide the visitors in traditional Indian attire.
Several dignitaries visited the exhibition including Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation Ms Uma Bharati and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya.
Ministry of Steel
NMDC organises Interactive Session on GeM Contracts and Management
NMDC, a Central Public Sector Enterprise, hosted an interactive session on GeM Contracts and Management with a focus on Customized Bids today at its Hyderabad headquarters.
Shri Prakash Mirani, Joint Secretary and Additional CEO, GeM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, was the keynote speaker at the session. Highlighting the features of the e-procurement portal, Shri Prakash Mirani said that the contribution of public sector companies in building and strengthening the GeM ecosystem is monumental. Shri Mirani invited feedback and inputs for the continuous process of making GeM more efficient and user-friendly, while sharing his vision to make NMDC one of their biggest procurement partners.
NMDC’s CVO, Shri B. Vishwanath, and ED Personnel, Shri Praveen Kumar, highlighted the company’s booming procurement share in the GeM ecosystem and encouraged employees present from across projects to gain knowledge and give constructive feedback.
NMDC has procured Goods and Services worth Rs. 665 crores through the Government e Marketplace so far in FY23. The State Miner’s GeM procurement percentage is witnessing the fastest increase in steel PSEs. NMDC promotes its vendors, especially MSMEs, to enlist on the National Public Procurement Portal and leverage the efficiency and transparency offered by GeM.
NMDC’s senior officials from its projects across India participated in the session to enhance future procurements through GeM.